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Post by modelcarfan on Jan 10, 2015 17:42:14 GMT -5
Hello all
I wonder about all the works that we created and all the models we built. We all have one of our most enemy, dust , obviously and when we get these models done and are really spic span clean new! Then over times you put it some where and within weeks, you realize there is an accumulation of dusts and you attempt to dust off or clean off but it ends up in the crevices or in tiny corners of all the model is almost impossible to clean. You get frustrated with this and decide to find ways to cover them away from dust. I am sure you all decide to build a case where you can seal up the room inside from dust so these model remains clean. This leads me to be curious of what type of cabinets you all use or use a creative ways to build some kind of enclosed room away from dust. Would it be beneficial for all of us to learn what type of cabinets or window storage you keep you work at? Maybe we all can find some better and cheapest way to build one. Any ideas? Any pictures to share?
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Post by TooOld on Jan 11, 2015 9:26:36 GMT -5
That's a good question ! I've never had a really nice display cabinet for my models but I'm in the market for something now . I've been keeping an eye out for an old china cabinet or something similar that could be fixed up and not look out of place in the house . I haven't found anything my wallet can afford yet but I'm hoping something will come along .
Right now I have a six foot tall curio cabinet I bought at a garage sale 20 years ago that is 100% dust free , so my $$$$ collectibles are kept in it .
As for my models , I put up some inexpensive shelves from Home Depot and made fronts and sides out of plexiglass . Not completely dust proof but they're pretty close . The only thing is that there isn't enough space and I always have to box a model up to make room for a new one ! Also over time the shelves are warping a bit (90% humidity in Florida) !
I'll take a couple of photos and post them later today .
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Post by iceman555 on Jan 11, 2015 11:43:23 GMT -5
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Post by modelcarfan on Jan 11, 2015 16:25:14 GMT -5
This helps us with ideas of how we can build and place our models. Making rooms are crucial in having spaces. I have two young kids so I kept my expensive models in my parents home. So they have a most quiet space there and I can leave my valuable models, knowing it wont be bothered. My father was a carpenter and he built a curio cabinet designed for these models which was very nice. So this led me to an idea I could throw in.. You could go to any thrift store and look around for some curio cabinets or an old bulky tv cabinets. When we get the tv cabinet, usually used for bulky old tv and many people got rid of them. We can pop out the inside door where shows grooves and then replace with plexi glass. We could also replace the back of the cabinet with a thin board as they tend to have cheap cardboard with holes. Then add shelves inside along with lighting inside. This should give you a better place and plenty places to put cars in . I only have one curio cabinet my father made years ago and I placed all the models in.. This was taken a couple of years ago and some models were replaced or sold. So things have changed over time. I have quite more of Deals wheels in there as well.  |
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Post by donculley on Jan 12, 2015 11:03:36 GMT -5
I put all my builds in those old AMT cases they used to sell. There was another Chinese company that made some larger ones a few years ago too. These keep dust out, and can be stacked up. I have some kits I built over 20 years ago and they still look as clean as when they were put in. Its getting a little tougher to find them though ; I had to buy a collection of old Nascar builds recently just to get the cases they were stored in !
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Post by itsonlyakit on Jan 17, 2015 1:52:30 GMT -5
I have used the single clear plastic boxes for cars such as the ones marketed by TESTORS. I have also been fortunate to have a display cabinet given to me (the gray one) by my eye doctor. I have also found a china cabinet at a thrift shop. Another method was to create a hinged window in the top shelf of my bookshelves.  The gray cabinet was nice freebee, I put a light in the top and extra supports for more glass shelves (2). I also added some foam peel and stick tape to block out dust. Lighting is not really needed as the models block the illumination anyway but what is a good thing to add is a mirror in the back.  The brown picture wood Thrift Shop case got extra glass shelves also. For cut glass get it at a glazier that sells reclaimed glass and get the edges smoothed.  Making windows for your bookshelf tops is more involved (carpentry), piano hinging and stays.  |
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Post by barten on Jan 18, 2015 8:06:50 GMT -5
I got a top of a china cabinet (for free after a church's rummage sale - they want the stuff gone) and it works good. . . I just found two display cabinets from a formal wear store that was remodeling. . . and I will add the stick on foam to seal up the open areas between the glass doors. Thanks for asking the question. I always wondered too. you see so many fantastic displays of build-ups and they are on open shelves?  This is a picture with doors open so there wasn't a glare from the flash. |
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Post by hobbybobby on Jan 27, 2015 19:47:56 GMT -5
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Post by modelcarfan on Jan 28, 2015 6:56:38 GMT -5
You know, when we see their different cabinets and how we all place our models in. It creates a character with lots of colors and seeing lots of chromes. Makes you feel like a kid inside and when you set it all there, you can enjoy seeing all the colorful flavors. You reward yourself with works you enjoy.
Adding some backgrounds like model kit box top as a picture, poster of your favorite cars, brand names and logos and all these innovative ideas.. it does makes a difference. How about you all ever tried painting the curio cabinets to make them blend into with these cars?
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Post by donculley on Jan 29, 2015 13:57:57 GMT -5
I got a top of a china cabinet (for free after a church's rummage sale - they want the stuff gone) and it works good. . . I just found two display cabinets from a formal wear store that was remodeling. . . and I will add the stick on foam to seal up the open areas between the glass doors. Thanks for asking the question. I always wondered too. you see so many fantastic displays of build-ups and they are on open shelves? This is a picture with doors open so there wasn't a glare from the flash. Now THIS is the kind of display case I think we all could use ! |
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chipmunk267
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Greetings,,thanks for letting me chime in on the Cartoonz board,,lots of great builds here!
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Post by chipmunk267 on Feb 15, 2015 13:06:20 GMT -5
Great stuff on these shelves,,gives me some ideas for my displays. Most of my displays are not enclosed,,I just dust em off w/a 2" soft bristle paint brush every few weeks.And my more expensive builds I keep in Bxs,covered in storage closets. Nice work guys!
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Post by barten on May 29, 2015 8:30:16 GMT -5
I got a top of a china cabinet (for free after a church's rummage sale - they want the stuff gone) and it works good. . . I just found two display cabinets from a formal wear store that was remodeling. . . and I will add the stick on foam to seal up the open areas between the glass doors. Thanks for asking the question. I always wondered too. you see so many fantastic displays of build-ups and they are on open shelves? This is a picture with doors open so there wasn't a glare from the flash. So this display has been here for about 10 years.. . .and I moved it. And it is going to a new home. It was replaced by these I found on Graig's List for free.  And this one found in the garbage with a $5 bill stuck in it. The $5 was for the garbage man as an incentive to take it. . . I returned the $5 to the owner and thanked him for the display.  This was given to me by a friend who was moving. 
I still think Bobby's and Ira's and displays/builds are the best. GB barten |
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Post by wardster on May 29, 2015 11:20:56 GMT -5
You know, when we see their different cabinets and how we all place our models in. It creates a character with lots of colors and seeing lots of chromes. Makes you feel like a kid inside and when you set it all there, you can enjoy seeing all the colorful flavors. You reward yourself with works you enjoy. Adding some backgrounds like model kit box top as a picture, poster of your favorite cars, brand names and logos and all these innovative ideas.. it does makes a difference. How about you all ever tried painting the curio cabinets to make them blend into with these cars? I've certainly given some thought to painting some display-type or organizing-type items I have. Break out my "Spritz by Fritz" painting tips DVDs, and go ballistic on the big metal equipment racks I'm slowly working on, to put them to other (hobby) uses. Nice to know I'm not the only one who might do that to "furniture"!  |
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